January 2020

Industry News
WHO’S THE LEAST
PROFESSIONAL?
Roofers have scored poorly, but by no
means the worst, in a survey of the public
to find who they believe are the most
unprofessional tradespeople.
Interested in the perception of tradespeople,
bathroom and shower specialist
Showerstoyou surveyed 1,644 people to find
out who they believe to be the most
unprofessional tradespeople.
In the definition of ‘unprofessional’, the
survey asked participants to take into
account the quality of work, price/rates
charged, manners, punctuality and
communication skills of tradespeople.
The survey showed that the majority of Brits
crown kitchen fitters (73%) as the most
unprofessional tradespeople.
Thereafter, 69% think tilers are
unprofessional; whilst 65% feel the same
about builders and 60% point to roofers as
being unprofessional.
At the other end, it seems floorers are the
most professional tradespeople – with only
22% classifying them as unprofessional.
Additionally, those surveyed were asked to
identify the actions taken by tradespeople
they deem to be the most unprofessional.
From this, the survey showed that a
tradesperson not turning up when
arranged/agreed (81%) is the most
unprofessional thing they could do.
Subsequently, 76% do not appreciate being
overcharged. Slightly below, 73% take issue
with poor workmanship.
More news, updates and interviews at www.total-contractor.co.uk
UK ROOFING AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES!
The UK Roofing Awards, with Radmat as the The categories will also see the return of the
Headline Sponsor, has launched its call for popular Industry Choice Award, Local Hero Award,
entries for the 2020 Awards, starting its hunt Roof of the Year Award and Young Roofer of the
for the UK’s outstanding roofing projects. Year Award, which celebrates the achievements of
the industry’s newcomers. This year there are
Now in its 14th year, the UK Roofing Awards,
even more chances to win by splitting the Liquid
hosted by the National Federation of Roofing
Applied Waterproofing and Hot Melt and the
Contractors (NFRC), is the industry’s premier
Sheeting & Cladding/Rainscreen into FOUR
event, celebrating the best of British roofing
separate categories.
across ALL disciplines.
You could join Roofing’s Hall of Fame too if you
The event takes place on 1st May 2020 at the
enter your projects today.
InterContinental London – The O2. The awards
are the highlight of the roofing industry calendar, Once again, entries can be submitted through an
recognising and rewarding outstanding standards online system designed to make the entry
of workmanship and technical excellence across procedure user friendly and seamless for busy
the roofing industry.
contractors, architects and others.
The awards scheme is the most prestigious in the It’s a fantastic way to show off your stand-out
roofing sector and celebrates the very best in the projects of 2019 to peers and clients, both on the
industry across 18 categories. The categories day and after the event.
highlight beautiful structures, outstanding
The deadline for entries is 3rd February 2020.
workmanship, superior problem solving,
environmental qualities and contribution to the Please visit www.roofingawards.co.uk to submit
built environment.
your project today.
BANISH THE JAN BLUES WITH SIG ROOFING
SIG Roofing is giving roofers nationwide the European Football Championship being played in
chance to win themselves a very ‘Happy New the UK. In celebrate this, SIG Roofing is kicking-off
Year’ with a month-long series of special a number of match-winning promotions for roofers
offers and giveaways.
looking to get their hands on exclusive tickets.
Running across SIG Roofing’s UK branch network, Roofers who purchase a TIL-R Universal Dry Fix
the prizes up for grabs range from holidays to Ridge Kit will have the chance to win tickets to a
tickets to top tier sporting events.
Six Nations Rugby Match, while those who buy
more than 350lm or more of SIG Roofing’s batten
With January the most popular month for sunseekers
planning their next getaway, SIG Roofing
offering could be cheering along the Three Lions at
a Euro 2020 match. Richard Kendrick, Marketing
is giving roofers the chance to get ahead of the
Manager at SIG Roofing, said: “At SIG Roofing,
game and win a trip worth £1,000. Simply by
we’re determined to make the ‘January Blues’ a
purchasing SIG Roofing’s UV-resistant FIX-Rcryl
thing of the past with our New Year giveaways.
Roof Repair System, roofers will be automatically
2020 is going to be an exciting year for SIG
entered into a prize draw for a winter sun break.
Roofing, and we’re keen to celebrate that by giving
For sporting fans, 2020 is set to be a year to our customers the chance to win big just by
remember, with key matches from both the Six visiting their local branch and taking the chance
Nations Rugby tournament and the UEFA
of some very special offers.”
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